Bitesize Prediction: Sao Paulo vs Botafogo – 19/08/23

Competition: Brazil Serie A

Market: Under 2.5 goals

Odds: 8/11 @ Pribet

Hoping to extend their buffer over the chasing pack on Saturday night, Botafogo will travel to the Morumbi when they meet Sao Paulo.

Starting with the hosts, while Sao Paulo might have opened August in the midst of a public struggle, the Sovereign have come roaring back over the past week. Last seen earlier in the week putting in another eye-catching display as they landed a 2-0 victory at home against Corinthians, Dorval Junior’s men should find the mood in their camp at a recent high. Extending on their Copa Sudamericana adventure earlier in the month as they claimed a second-leg 2-0 victory against Argentinian outfit San Lorenzo, the Whites are unbeaten in each of their previous three appearances across all competitions. Looking to spring an upset when they return to the Morumbi on Saturday night, Sao Paulo will be boosted by their continued success on home soil. Including back-to-back 2-0 victories against Corinthians and San Lorenzo over the past week, Junior’s men have lost just one of their previous 10 straight appearances in front of their own supporters – a run that stems back to a 2-0 loss against Palmeiras back on June 11th.

As for the visitors, only continuing on what has been an iconic domestic romp this season, Botafogo are breezing their way towards Serie A history. Making a crucial return to winning ways last weekend as they breezed past International thanks to a 3-1 victory on home soil, the Brazilian giants find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Opening Saturday’s showdown holding a commanding 13-point buffer at the top of the table, there certainly is a party atmosphere around the Nilton Santos. Simply looking to make another domestic statement this weekend, Bruno Lage’s men are unbeaten in each of their last 16 straight appearances across all formats – a run that stems all the way back to a 1-0 defeat against Athletcio-PR back on June 3rd. However, it should be noted, with the runaway Serie A leaders forced to settle for back-to-back 0-0 stalemates away at Guarani and Cruzeiro since opening August, neutrals could be treated to a cagey affair from the Morumbi this weekend.

Bet: Under 2.5 goals at Sao Paulo vs Botafogo 8/11 for Saturday’s Serie A showdown @ Pribet